Three day old Lucas McGuinness is a while off taking his first steps...but he’s already been signed up by a fotball club.

Rhyl FC, who play in the Welsh Premier League moved quickly to offer the infant a lifetime contract following his birth this week.

Not the first in his family to make history, his father Niall happens to be one of the youngest ever bosses to operate in the league as Rhyl FC’s manager.

The 25-year-old said Lucas will wear the number 0 shirt during his initial spell with the club, with Niall’s nickname Miggo printed on the back.

The new dad said: “Lucas was born on Monday weighing 8lb and 4oz and as a gesture by the club, they decided to register him straight away.

“He’s a Rhyl boy and will be with me at most games when he’s older so it was just a lovely idea and a nice thing to do.”

The McGuinnesses like to keep football in the family with Niall’s dad Laurie as his assistant boss.

Lucas will wear the number 0 shirt during his initial spell with the club (Image: Daily Post Wales/Rhyl FC)

Laurie was part of the management team during Rhyl’s golden years under John Hulse before the father-son duo took over last February.

So the club’s enrolment of little Lucas makes it the perfect day for the McGuinness clan.

Niall added: “When my partner Rebekah was pregnant we found out we were having a boy so we’re hoping he follows in the family footsteps.

“It would be great to see him play for Rhyl one day.”

After baby Lucas’ arrival, a statement was posted on the Rhyl FC website along with a picture of his tiny new shirt.

It says: “The club confirmed that the signing was seen as a no risk approach, and suggested that with parents such as Niall McGuinness and Rebekah Hansen, that the youngster was destined to be a little star in the future.”

Rhyl FC managing director, Mike Jones said: “Lucas has already shown tremendous technique with his dribbling and his awareness and understanding with the manager was beyond his years.

“Everyone at Rhyl Football Club send their very best wishes to Rebekah, Niall and Lucas.”